Bad Case of Havin’ the Flu

A musical way of encouraging health care workers to get their flu shot.

A doctor with Contra Costa Health Services has come up with an entertaining way to encourage patients and fellow health care workers to get their seasonal flu shot.

Dr. Alan Siegel (on the right) and his band, The Rhythm Method, have taken the Robert Palmer classic, “Bad Case Of Loving You” and turned it into a public health message under the revised title, “Bad Case of Havin’ the Flu.” Here are some choice lyrics: “No pills gonna cure my ills, I might just lie here or vomit up on you.”

Studies show that only about 50 percent of health care workers get the flu shot.

The Rhythm Method (a name that is unlikely another public health message) performed last week at the Health Care Workers As Creators, an event which showcased the artistic talents of Contra Costa Health Services employees. To view a video of the performance, go here.